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A536 GAL

2001 Mercedes Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2350cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

357,156 mi
Last recorded357,156 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Mercedes Motor Caravan56,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA536 GAL
MakeMercedes
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,350cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 357,156 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 347,035 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear fog lamps are on all the time (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 341,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules STRONGLY ADVISE (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules STRONGLY ADVISE (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 341,185 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules STRONGLY ADVISE (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules STRONGLY ADVISE (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 330,036 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 319,810 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 319,810 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 310,277 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 310,277 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 299,010 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 299,010 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 290,138 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 290,138 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 283,711 miles

advised all brake pipes in advance stage of corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2008 268,041 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 264,972 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 259,223 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motor Caravan?

Based on 5,669 MOT tests across 350 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
1,905
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
350
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 117
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
position lamp(s) not working 97
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 83
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 77
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A536 GAL is a 2001 Mercedes Motor Caravan in White with a 2,350cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 56,934 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes Motor Caravan fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 117 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A536 GAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A536 GAL registered?

A536 GAL is a 2001 Mercedes Motor Caravan, first registered on 8 February 2001.

Is A536 GAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A536 GAL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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